Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM), Jimmy is joined by co-host Jen Schwerman and a lively group of guests including Eric Steen, Joshua M Bernstein, Kenny Landin, Janine Bennett & Brandon Moore. Tune in for a discussion on everything from pub culture to home brewing and learn more about how art and beer are connected, what to expect from Crossroads Brewing, why you should buy Brewed Awakening, and how American Beer Distribution helps bring you your favorite craft beers. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) the gang starts off strong with guests Emily and Matt Garland of Tapped Craft Beer Events and John Kleinchester of Beertography join Jimmy and special co-host Dave Brodrick. From spreading the gospel of craft brewing to beer photographs this episode will have you reaching for another one. Tune later for tastings from Clown Shoes Beer as well as the lowdown on Massachussets beer seen from Gregg Berman. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM), Jimmy Carbone celebrates Cider Week! Tune in as he talks to cider expert Christian Drouin , Greg Hall of Virtue Cider and Steve Wood of Farnum Hill Ciders. Learn more about varieties, production and what it takes to turn apples to delicious cider. Fall is the perfect season for cider, so tune in and learn everything you need to know to appreciate one of the best beverages on the market right now! This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Beer Sessions Radio host it’s very fist beer tasting Tweetup. Join Jimmy Carbone and returning guest Tony Fordner of Ale Street News as well as Tim Besecker of PrivateTap.com, and Paul Dlugokencky of Blind Bat Brewery. Tony fills us in on the goings on at the Great American Beer Festival while Paul tells us how he managed to get a commercial beer license to run a brewery out of his garage. Later on in the show Jimmy and Joey Redner, founder, and Wayne Wambles, head brewer, of Cigar City Brewing take your questions on Twitter from hop profiles to cigar-beer pairings. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio Jimmy and company, homebrewer John LaPolla and Mary Izett of Ale Street News, get to the heart of homebrewing. From the best places to get homebrew supplies, to beer-making classes, to communal places to ferment your brews, they’ve got you covered. Tune in as Ben Brenlin and Elliot Ryan of Latona Pub in Seattle call in to talk about how they’ve kept fire for over 25 years and the beer renaissance that is happening not only there but across the country. Later on Rosemary Raposo of The Village Voice gives you the scoop on the 1st annual Brooklyn Pour craft beer event and how you can get discounted tickets, only on Beer Sessions Radio! This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) marks a special landmark in beer literature: the launch of Garret Oliver’s Oxford Companion to Beer. To supplement the celebration Horst Dornbusch, also a contributor to The Companion, Jen Schwertman (Blind Tiger), Peter Kennedy (SimplyBeer.com), and Christian DeBenedetti (beer author) join the conversation. They talk about other essential beer reads, from homebrewing classics such as Charlie Papazian and Michael Jackson to Christian’s new book The Great American Ale Trail. Later on in the shows Rob Tod from Allagash Brewery calls in to join the revelry and to about how craft brewers deal with expansion and the science behind beer microbes. Tune for a special listing of NYC Craft Beer Events and where you can catch all your favorite brewers! This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) Jimmy kicks off Craft Beer Week with Sam Barbieri of Waterfront Ale House, Kirk Struble of 4th Avenue Pub, John Holl of Beer Briefing, as well Beer Session’s regular Dave Brodrick. Sam talks about being one of the first beer pubs in Brooklyn back in the 80s while Dave talks about his recent harvest. Tune in to hear about John’s recent trip to Chile to moderate at the Copa Cervezas de America 2011, Latin America’s most important beer competition and learn about new and emerging international beer scenes. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) Jimmy expands his beer knowledge with the help of Ben Granger of Bierkraft and Kelly Taylor of Kelso Brewery. From the difference between CO2 to Guinness Gas to the different types of aging barrels to home brewing how-to’s this episode is packed with beer information. Tune in to get the scoop on New York Craft Beer Week and other brew news on this week’s episode of Beer Session’s Radio. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coverage of the Belgium Comes To Cooperstown festival returns this week on Beer Sessions Radio broadcasting from Ommegang Brewery. Jimmy is joined by Dave Broderick (Blind Tiger), Scott Ficaro (Capt. Lawrence), Sean Lawson (Lawson’s Finest), and Garet Livermore, Vice President of the Farmer’s Museum there. The show goes sweet for maple and Vermont beers and then delves into the history of hops. Did you know that hops in America came almost exclusively from central New York until its great hop blight? Tune if for this and more news on upcoming beer events on Beer Sessions Radio (TM). This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s Beer Sessions was recorded LIVE at the Belgium Comes to Cooperstown Festival at Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, NY. Jimmy Carbone is joined by a panel of guests including Simon Thorpe, Phil Leinart, Dave Brodrick, Dan Paquette & Naomi Neville. Find out what goes down at the festival, how breweries can come together as kindred spirits and help each other and learn more about Belgian beer and it’s journey to America. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.